Multimodal, multidisciplinary research

Vermont’s Transportation Research Center (TRC) is a hub for innovative and interdisciplinary research, education and outreach on sustainable transportation system solutions. The TRC focuses on transportation planning as it relates to resilience, energy and health. (Photo Credit: Glenn Russell)

The latest technology

The Transportation Research Center features the latest in high tech equipment including an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle that is used to produce high resolution 3-dimensional maps.

Action, not just words

Our strength is in providing actionable data to our constituents. This information is provided through seminars, conferences, reports, and many other forms of outreach.

Partnerships

The TRC has partnerships with local, state, federal, and non-profit organizations.

Vermont’s Transportation Research Center (TRC) is a hub for innovative and interdisciplinary research, education and outreach on sustainable transportation system solutions. The TRC focuses on transportation planning as it relates to resilience, energy and health.

Teenagers’ mode choice to and from school and technology use for transportation: Analysis of students from five High schools in Vermont and California. Paola Rekalde Aizpuru (UVM Civil Engineering Master’s Thesis Defense) Tuesday June 30, 2015, 9:30-10:30am UVM TRC Farrell Hall The carhops and drive-ins of the 1950s are symbolic … Continue reading

Recycling Will Be Mandatory in Vermont July 1st Under Act 148 of the Universal Recycling Law, starting on July 1st every residence and business will be required to separate recyclable metal, glass, plastic and paper from trash. Also beginning July 1st, municipalities will have to provide recycling containers along with … Continue reading

National Highway Institute Training Available in Vermont NHI Training Available in Vermont: 135095 Two-Dimensional Hydraulic Modeling of Rivers at Highway Encroachments REGISTER NOW The National Highway Institute is pleased to announce that a training session has been scheduled in Vermont. Course: 135095 Two-Dimensional Hydraulic Modeling of Rivers at Highway … Continue reading

“The Public Service Department will hold four public meetings in July to gather public input on Vermont’s comprehensive energy plan. The department has invited Vermonters to fill out two online surveys (1, 2) through July 24. Vermonters can also attend any of four meetings held from 6-8 p.m. in July. July … Continue reading

The Chittenden County Stream Team (sponsored by the MS-4 communities) is looking for Water Quality Sampling Volunteers. Water quality sampling in Chittenden County will be underway soon, with the first samples taken on June 23rd. This year, the CCST will be sampling six separate times at 15 sites across Chittenden … Continue reading